Bruins Outlast Senators in 3-2 Overtime Victory
The Boston Bruins (9-7-0) secured a 3-2 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators (6-5-3) on Thursday night. Key goals came from Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux for the Senators, while Morgan Geekie, Sean Kuraly, and Pavel Zacha scored for the Bruins.
Game Highlights
- Despite Ottawa’s 9-2 shot advantage in the first period, the Senators led entering the first intermission.
- Shane Pinto assisted Amadio on a 2-on-1 rush, resulting in a quick shot past goalie Joonas Korpisalo.
- Bruins’ Morgan Geekie tied the score 82 seconds into the second period by poking in a loose puck after a shot from Andrew Peeke.
- Sean Kuraly gave Boston the lead with a wrist shot that deflected off Ullmark’s shoulder into the net.
- Ottawa tied the game in the third period via Giroux’s wrist shot that slipped through Korpisalo and crossed the goal line at 11:52.
- In overtime, Pavel Zacha scored a decisive goal with under six seconds left, clinching the victory for Boston.
Performance Summary
- The Bruins outshot the Senators 25-22 overall.
- Both teams failed to convert on power plays: Boston went 0-for-3, Ottawa 0-for-2.
- Korpisalo made 20 saves in net for Ottawa.
Upcoming Matches
On Saturday, the Senators face the Philadelphia Flyers, while the Bruins play against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
“After a back-and-forth overtime period, Zacha banged home a loose puck with less than six seconds left to give the Bruins the 3-2 win.”
Author's summary: The Bruins' perseverance paid off with a late overtime goal, securing a hard-fought win over the Senators in a closely contested game.